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TheLastGentleman wrote: ↑Tue Apr 21, 2020 3:36 pm Since the business is shuttering, what do we think will happen to the building itself?

FangKC wrote: ↑Tue Apr 21, 2020 7:07 pm Either that, or some arts organizations might take it over. If UMKC had decided to put the Conservatory across the street, Webster House would have been another good building for UMKC to acquire for some purpose.

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However, Helzberg has no plan to sell the historic building that she rescued from decay in 2000 and reopened in 2002 with a renowned restaurant upstairs and high-end antique shop and boutique below.
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“Our family would like to maintain ownership,” she said. “We have no intention of selling. The main thing is to thank people for their support.”
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DaveKCMO wrote: ↑Wed Apr 22, 2020 6:09 pm It was really only doing well with events and on nights when Kauffman was hopping (but dead during the shows). Perhaps it will become an exclusive extension of the PAC for patrons and musicians only?

herrfrank wrote: ↑Wed Apr 22, 2020 6:51 pm

DaveKCMO wrote: ↑Wed Apr 22, 2020 6:09 pm It was really only doing well with events and on nights when Kauffman was hopping (but dead during the shows). Perhaps it will become an exclusive extension of the PAC for patrons and musicians only?

That's a good idea -- most large entertainment venues have patron lounges, like the Beranek Lounge for the BSO, the Belmont Room at the Met, or the Founders Club at the Kravis Center. The one drawback - Webster House is a hike from the concert hall. Donors often like to pop into the lounge for a stiff drink at intermission.

DaveKCMO wrote: ↑Wed Apr 22, 2020 7:40 pm Good point. KC peeps cannot walk. Maybe a more casual performance + food venue featuring the KC Symphony? Like a chamber-orchestra-cocktail-lounge type thing? Is Shirley that hip?

normalthings wrote: ↑Thu Dec 24, 2020 1:19 am Y'all were pretty much on target with your new tenant predictions.

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